More activism on the public dime.
politics
NZ moves away from nanny-state smoking laws
What’s the balance between public health and personal liberty?
You’ve got to look at who is doing the name calling
Not everyone you disagree with is sexist or racist.
Chlöe Swarbrick and the challenges of supporting Palestine without endorsing extremism
She doesn’t seem pro-Israel in this conflict, but she’s probably not pro-terrorist either.
Bloomfield spearheads WHO health regs overhaul
Sir Ashley is crafting policy and moulding global health agendas.
NZ pork industry in a tug of war between quality vs cost
Local pigs can’t fly when regulation handicaps NZ farmers against overseas competition.
Media obsession on coalition talks encourages pointless speculation
Why not use the lull to inform people about things that are definitely going to change with the new government, like the Treaty being downplayed?
NZ perspectives on the Middle East conflict
There are diverse views here, as elsewhere.